6 Weird Things That Affect Your Relationship

Recently, research revealed that how much sleep you get (or don't) majorly affects your bond with your guy. But a lack of shut-eye isn't the only thing that can sabotage your love life. Here are six more weird factorsall backed up by scientific studiesthat can totally create issues in your relationship.

Your Weight

Your Weight

Looking at nearly 200 newlywed couples, the University of Tennessee found that both men and women are more satisfied in their relationships when the woman's BMI was lower than the man's. While the study ruled out other factors like depression and income, which could have skewed the results, these findings are certainly not a reason to drop pounds. After all, the happiest relationships are those when both partners love and accept each other at any size, right?

Your Guy's Parents

Your Guy's Parents

According to a study at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research, couples have a 20 percent higher chance of breaking up when a woman is BFF with her guy's parents. So, if you're not super close with your man's mom... that might actually be a good thing.